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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,657.58, 68,527.74 and 26,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,657.58, 68,527.74 and 26,996.74 is: 37,255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,657.58 : 68,527.74 = 26,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,657.58/68,527.74 = 26,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,657.58x = 68,527.74 × 26,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,657.58x = 1,850,025,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,025,579.57/49,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,255.65

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